Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo’s Council, has intensified diplomatic efforts across Central and East Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and peace initiatives in the Great Lakes region. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, he attended the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala, marking Museveni’s re-election to the country’s highest office.
Following the official event, the two heads of state engaged in discussions about pressing security concerns plaguing the Great Lakes area, particularly the ongoing instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Official statements from Togo’s Council highlight that Lomé and Kampala remain committed to collaborative efforts to bolster peace and stability in the region.
strengthening bilateral ties and economic collaboration
The day before the Kampala event, Gnassingbé traveled to Oyo, Republic of the Congo, for a working visit with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. Their talks centered on deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared economic objectives.
Key topics included the implementation of agreements signed in August 2020 between the Port of Lomé and the Port of Pointe-Noire—critical infrastructure for trade flows between Central and West Africa. Both leaders emphasized the importance of these ports in facilitating commerce and fostering regional integration.
promoting african unity and addressing continental challenges
Beyond economic matters, the discussions also tackled broader political and security challenges facing the continent. As a mediator for the African Union, Gnassingbé continues to champion sustainable solutions for the crisis in eastern DRC, reinforcing Togo’s role in promoting African solidarity and integration.
